1998 Venezuela 100 Bolívares Banknote PMG 67 EPQ Pick 66g Superb Gem UNC Banco Central

1998 Venezuela 100 Bolívares Banknote PMG 67 EPQ Pick 66g Superb Gem UNC Banco Central

Here is a stunning 1998 Venezuela 100 Bolívares banknote, graded PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Cataloged as Pick #66g, this note represents the height of Venezuela’s pre-hyperinflation currency system, issued by the Banco Central de Venezuela in the late 20th century.

Design & Features:

• Obverse: Features a dignified portrait of Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), the Liberator of South America, who played a central role in Venezuela’s independence from Spain. Elegant guilloche patterns surround the portrait, with the denomination 100 boldly displayed in all corners.

• Reverse: Depicts the Capitolio Nacional in Caracas, home to Venezuela’s National Assembly, along with the national coat of arms. Decorative linework and bold script reading Cien Bolívares add to the note’s aesthetic appeal.

• Watermark: Portrait of Simón Bolívar, confirming authenticity.

• Printer: Issued by the Banco Central de Venezuela, with high-security printing techniques of the era.

• Color Scheme: Brown, olive, and subtle multicolor underprints, creating a refined yet bold presentation.

Historical Significance:
The 1990s Venezuelan Bolívar notes mark the final era before Venezuela entered its catastrophic period of hyperinflation in the 2000s and 2010s. At the time of issue in 1998, the 100 Bolívares note carried meaningful purchasing power, symbolizing stability. Today, it serves as a stark reminder of how dramatically currency values can shift within a generation.

Remarkable Denomination:
As the highest widely circulating denomination of its day, the 100 Bolívares note was a central part of Venezuelan commerce, later rendered obsolete by inflation and redenominations.

Catalog Reference: Pick 66g, issued October 13, 1998.

Collector’s Value:
Graded an elite PMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated EPQ, this note boasts exceptional centering, pristine paper quality, and vibrant print detail. For collectors of Venezuelan, Latin American, or inflation-era banknotes, this piece is a perfect high-grade addition that combines national pride, artistry, and economic history.